Last night, I had a dream. A traveling evangelist had come to town. He could have been a guru, an inspirational speaker, or even an apostle from a proselytizing church. I met him in the lobby after the conference. I … Continue reading When the Student is ready, the teacher will appear
Who told the patriots,they could have liberty for all—without democracy?Was it the christian nationalists?I doubt it was the democrats. Who told the evangelicals,they could worship as they please—without democracy?Was it the christo-fascists?I doubt it was the atheists. Who told the … Continue reading Who needs Democracy?
From insincere lips, a myth is sown,It comes from Trump, and all of his drones,A rich man’s trial, a mock display of pain,Deceiving citizens is a wicked game. The justice system’s rigged, a trap for us all,Federal agencies weaponized, to … Continue reading “If they can come for me, they can come for you”
With music by our side to break the color linesLet’s work together to improve our way of lifeJoin voices in protest to social injusticeA generation full of courage, come forth with me This is the test, no struggle, no progressLend … Continue reading Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Poems
Once upon a time, in a country known as Democracyland, there lived two neighboring communities: Libertyville and Securitytown. These communities had different government policies when it came to borders and civil rights, making them quite distinct from one another. In … Continue reading A Tale of 2 Democracies: Liberal versus Illiberal
The southern borderis not “being invaded”.There’s not a military enemyswimming across the Rio Grande. Citizens, why do you frame humansas illegal migrants?When all they’re seekingis “humanitarian parole.” Installing razor wireis not a state’s “right of self-defense”.It’s a “crime against humanity”don’t … Continue reading Republicans don’t want to secure the border, they want to close the border!
In the shadows, an angry mob awaits, with an evil intent,bigots and neo-fascists, with a message of dissent.Seeking to desensitize, and numb the feeble mind,by spreading fear and hatred, to all of mankind. Protesting and parading, they hide behind a … Continue reading Free Speech Propagandist
In order to ‘take a leap forward’,I must acknowledge that I have a past;A history of stumbles and regrets. In order to ‘be born again’,I need to accept that I was ‘dead in sin’,A lost soul needing redemption. It takes … Continue reading 2024: New Year’s Resolution
I’m running for the victory,I can’t give in,I can’t give out. Because your love of libertyis not an after thought to me,it’s on my mind, all the time. I’m running for unity;I’m running for your freedom;I’m running the race of … Continue reading All Voters Matter
To the patriotic mother who teaches her child to hate:so why do you have babies,if you only poison their minds with death?And that will be the rocket,hovering over your son’s head. Cain why do you hate Abel?Is it because Allah—God … Continue reading Peace in the Middle East
In the land of the free, where patriarchy reigns,A stubborn authoritarian holds on tightly, to the reins.For everybody believes that:“Father knows best”,Even when he doesn’t, how dare you protest. He leads the white house down an erroneous path,And as they … Continue reading “Owning the Libs”, an American Allegory
There’s a reason why we have conflicts; if it weren’t for the evil in the hearts of men. There’s a reason why we have protests; if it weren’t for the tyranny of institutional racism. There’s a reason for the women’s … Continue reading The Social Justice Cause
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